#12 - Living on the Edge. Even though the duration of total eclipse is shorter near the edge of the path of totality, there are some bonuses to being close to the edge. The transient phenomena of Baily’s Beads and the chromosphere last longer as seen from in locations near … Continue reading
#11 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Even though you can only see a 100% total solar eclipse from the path of totality, the duration of totality depends on your location within the path! You can only see the maximum eclipse duration from the centerline of the path. The eclipse duration is … Continue reading
#10 - The Eclipse Generation! Today’s young generation of Americans can expect to see a lifetime of total solar eclipses right here in the USA. This is why I call them “Generation Eclipse” and why this educational cartoon series is dedicated to them! Get your kids off to the … Continue reading
#9: THERE IS A VERY UNFORTUNATE MISCONCEPTION that seeing an 80% or 90% partial eclipse is “good enough” and that people do not need to bother travelling to the path of totality. Sadly, people who labor under this misconception will miss seeing totality and the AMAZING solar corona. They will … Continue reading
#8: SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE that it’s dangerous to look at an eclipse, no matter what. However, this is not true. Looking at an eclipse is no more dangerous than looking at the Sun any other time. Naturally, you CANNOT stare directly at the Sun since this can damage your eyes. … Continue reading
#7: THE ECLIPSE EXPERIENCE is the primary reason you and your family should plan to observe the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. It is widely regarded as a poweful, emotionally-moving experience. It is one of the few things you can see that can actually change your life. People … Continue reading
#6 Many interesting phenomena are seen during a total solar eclipse — before, during and after totality. But you won’t see these amazing sights unless you get yourself along the path of totality on Eclipse Day 2017! #eclipse #eclipse2017 #greatamericaneclipse Generation Eclipse is an educational comic strip feature by Jay Ryan, in … Continue reading
#5: During a Total Eclipse of the Sun, the “partial phase” always precedes and follows the brief minutes of totality. But everyone else off the path of totality will ONLY see the partial phases of the eclipse, and will NOT see totality at all! So on August 21, 2017, ECLIPSE … Continue reading
#4: Since eclipses occur at the New Moon and Full Moon, one might wonder why we don’t have eclipses every month. An eclipse can only occur during a month when the Sun and Moon are aligned with a node of the Moon’s orbit. The plane of the Moon’s orbit is … Continue reading
#3: Many misconceptions surround eclipses. Some people don’t understand the difference between a partial solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse. But if you ever actually see the glorious sight of totality, you will never forget! Millions of Americans will know the difference after Monday, August 21, 2017, the first coast-to-coast total solar … Continue reading
